In a study appearing in Science Advances, the researchers report that episodes of heavy snowfall and rain likely contributed to a swarm of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan.
Earthquakes are caused by a sudden movement along faults within the Earth, but new research by MIT scientists suggests that heavy snowfall and rain could play a role play in setting off tremors.
When scientists look for an earthquake's cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it's the collision of tectonic plates and the movement of ...
When scientists look for an earthquake’s cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it’s the collision of tectonic plates and the movement of ...
Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates, Japan is one of the countries most at risk of earthquakes. That fact was demonstrated in tragic and dramatic fashion on Jan. 1, when a magnitude 7.6 ...
A patch of heavy rain might force you to change your plans for a few days. But for the residents of a few Japanese districts, torrential showers have begun to shake up a little more than their ...
The Provincial Meteorological Center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday predicted rain with moderate to heavy snowfall over the hilly areas in next 24 hours. Meanwhile, Home Minister Balochistan Mir ...
Rain with thunderstorm and snowfall over mountains is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, Isolated heavy falls and snowfall is likely in Balochistan and upper ...
As well as building the foundations for an academic career, PhD study will help you to develop excellent research skills. By studying for a PhD, you can become an expert in your field while getting to ...
Whether you're new to university, haven't studied for a while, or are part way through your degree, there is a set of skills that are essential to your success. tutorials (online and in-person), the ...